2002 Summer Conference Announcement Registration Schedule Call for Papers

2002 Summer Conference "Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching" June 23 to 25, 2002 · The University of Maine · Orono, Maine Sponsored by: The University of Maine - Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

ABSTRACT The Top Ten Problems with Teaching and Learning the Natural Sciences Gordon Uno The successful education of students in college and pre-college science classrooms requires attention to problems associated with: (1) the instructors of science courses; (2) the students in those courses; and (3) the courses themselves. Ten major problems with teaching and learning science have been identified that are associated with all three of these areas. These problems are applicable to courses, students, and instructors at both the high school and college levels. The problems and their potential solutions will be reviewed. Back to Announcement Page

Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

This conference is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Education (U.S. Department of Education Award Number R125K010106) and the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE #998-7444).